The Bridge
It was just beginning.
I stood at the entrance of the bridge, fear consuming me. I did not know if I could do it, I did not know what was to come, the unknown was so overwhelming, but my journey had led me to this moment. The moment to decide if I would stay where I had always been or take a leap into the unknown. This was my opportunity to do things differently, live on my own terms and, for once, choose myself before everyone else. I took a deep breath, put one foot in front of the other, let go, and ventured forward.
Who am I
I am Dawn...
In the past, if someone asked me "Who Is Dawn?" I would have struggled to answer that question. I would have worried about my response and felt inadequate because it appeared I did not know myself. So, I would default to answers like; mother, daughter, wife, or accountant; as I was defined by who I was to other people. My answer would be based on a snapshot instead of having a fluid sense of self. When I look back, my expectation to present a perfect Dawn got in the way of understanding who I was.
With the help of therapy and Codependents Anonymous, I can say I am a strong, caring, hopeful woman who is looking to help others find their path to authenticity. I am excited about my future and am patient with myself as I evaluate my behaviors and actions. I represent honesty, love, and hope and look for any way I can share it with others. I accept who I am and I understand I am not perfect, I am a work in progress.
WHO ARE YOU?
Who am I
I AM ASHLEA...
The question, Who Am I? is something I have wondered about for most of my life. As I continue in my journey, I am beginning to learn the answer. I am an honest, considerate, caring, and loyal person. I strive to live life with integrity within myself. I strive to treat myself like I am my best friend.
I am a human being who is evolving, metamorphosizing, growing, and changing every single day. I am learning how to love myself. I am learning how to love other people authentically. I am learning how to give to myself, in a true, happy, and healthy way. I am learning to emotionally care for myself like I do everyone else.
Who I am is not decided. Who I am right now is not the same person I was 2 years ago or 10 years ago. Who I am right now is not the same person I will be in 10 years. I am growing, learning, and changing every day. I am constantly evolving. I am just me. Perfectly imperfect and beautifully metamorphosizing.
WHO ARE YOU?